Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle retires from football after suffering fifth concussion of career

Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle is retiring from football due to a series of concussions and other health issues.

In an Instagram post announcing his retirement, Tuttle said he recently suffered the fifth concussion of his college career. Tuttle, after suffering an elbow injury over the past year, played against Washington and Illinois earlier this month but was ruled out of Michigan’s game against Michigan State last weekend.

“The past year has been difficult, marked by a UCL repair to my throwing arm from which I have not fully recovered, which has caused ongoing problems,” Tuttle wrote. “And unfortunately, the recent experience of my fifth concussion brought home the painful truth: I need to start prioritizing my health. Throughout my college career, I have dealt with numerous injuries, which resulted in this difficult choice to walk away from the game. the game that I love.”

Tuttle made his first appearance of the season in Week 6 against Washington and started two weeks later against Illinois. Tuttle completed 20 of 32 attempts for 208 yards and an interception in a 21-7 loss to Illinois. The Wolverines turned to Davis Warren — their Week 1 starter — in the 24-17 win over Michigan State last weekend.

Tuttle signed with Utah out of high school, then spent four seasons at Indiana before arriving at Michigan in 2023. He finished his career with 1,337 passing yards and seven touchdowns. Tuttle wrote in his retirement message that he plans to pursue a coaching role.

With Tuttle retiring, Michigan will likely continue to place Warren at quarterback. The Wolverines have used three different starting quarterbacks this season: Warren, Tuttle and Alex Orji, who served as a backup last season to first-round pick JJ McCarthy during Michigan’s run to the national title.

Now 5-3 on the year, Michigan is scheduled to host No. 1 Oregon on Saturday in Ann Arbor (3:30 p.m. ET on CBS).